Hello Coyote Creek Families!

Track and Field practices start next week for students who have returned permission forms to their track and field coach at the first practice.  Separate grade practice schedules went home with students on Friday. Look for a bright orange paper to add the days and times to your personal calendar.

Congratulations to our dance club at Coyote Creek who performed at the District Dance Fest this week!

Thank you!

Coyote Creek Staff

April 29 - Track Rotations Begin (different grades on different days - see information below)

April 30 - No events

May 1  - Hardbite Chip Sales

May 2 - Band Field Trip Bell Center

May 3 - Non-Instructional Day, No Classes for Students, School Closed

May 7 - Gr. 6 Immunizations / National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

May 10 - Spirit Day: Monochromatic

May 13 - 17 - Heritage Week and Spring Concert 

May 20- Victoria Day, School Closed

May 27- Non-Instructional Day, No Classes for Students

May 29 - Track Meeting

May 30 - Welcome to K / Div. 22 Field Trip Surrey Nature Center 

June 10 - Sports Day / Kona Ice

June 13-14 - Gr. 7 Camp

June 20- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony

June 24 - Div. 17-20 Field Trip Centennial Beach

June 27- Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 1:27pm 

School Closed for the Summer

Coyote Creek Track and Field Team 

Practices will run from Monday April 29th to Tuesday May 28th, 2024. 

Students will be expected to have consistent practice attendance in order to qualify for the Track Meet. After the first 3 weeks of practices, coaches will select 2 boys and 2 girls in each age category to compete at the track meet. Preference will be given to athletes competing in more than one event (for example, long jump AND triple jump) due to limited bus capacity for transport.

Permission forms are due by Thursday, May 2, 2024.  We require permission forms for participating in practice and the track meet. Students will give their form to the coach at their first practice.

PRACTISE SCHEDULES - by grade (sent home on bright orange paper)

The practice schedule for Tykes (Grade 3/4) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Pee-Wee (Grade 5/6) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Bantam (Grade 7) will be as follows:

We are so excited to introduce track and field to our young athletes!

April – Outside play, physical activity and injury prevention

Get outside and play 

Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors. 

Regular physical activity in childhood helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health. 

There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children spend time outside, they:

1. Sit less, move more and play longer – key to cardiovascular health and fitness.
2. Have healthier eyes – 10+ hours a week outside reduces nearsightedness risks. 
3. Sleep better – sunlight helps regulate melatonin and sleep patterns.
4. Enjoy improved mood – exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.
5. Feel more connected to nature – experience calm and develop mindfulness.

Planning active outings doesn’t have to be challenging or costly. Here are some ideas that you can try this week:

• Go for a walk or hike – try these 10 hikes to take your kids on this summer.
• Play in a forest or park – try a new regional park every day for a week.
• Climb a tree – this Vancouver climbing tree is inspiring, but start smaller!
• Explore a local stream – check these beautiful watershed walks in the region.
• Play hopscotch or jump rope – try teaching these six fun jump rope games. 
• Swim at the pool, waterpark or beach – check beach safety conditions first.
• Ride a bike or scooter – find easy, family-friendly cycling routes.
• Visit farms, fish hatcheries and bird sanctuaries – this local family fun guide has unique ideas. 

Find more ideas to keep your kids active through the year on Fraser Health’s website:  https://ow.ly/lrmm50PezbK

Grade 7 Fundraising - HARDBITE CHIP SALES

Moving Forward chip sales will be every Wednesday until the middle of June. Chips will be sold on site and will be $2.00 per bag (cash only).

Dressing for the Weather

Rain or Shine

A reminder that at Recess and Lunch students go outside rain or shine.  

As the weather changes, please remember to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the weather (jackets, boots, etc.), as well as a change of clothes for younger students.

Coyote Creek Library

Neufeld Farms Fundraiser - Delivery on Wednesday, May 1st 2024, 4:00 pm at 8131 156 St, Surrey https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2024-coyote-creek-elementary

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact our PAC at Coyote Creek <coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com> if you can help with hot lunches or fundraising efforts

Hot Lunch QR Code Sign-up 

Hot Lunch QR Code Sign-UpPAC HOT LUNCH SIGN-UP

Just follow these easy steps to get started. Even if you do not order, we encourage all parents to get signed up to receive vital information about the school PAC. It’s easy and will take no more than 5 minutes of your time.

Join us on-line and participate in Coyote Creek’s PAC. You are a member already!

• Go to coyotecreekpac.hotlunches.net
• Click on "Click Here to Register"
• Enter Access Code CCHL
• Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about fundraising deadlines, PAC communications, hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
• Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
• Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends Coyote Creek Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
• Proceed to order hot lunch/fundraiser items for your child(ren)

If you are having trouble or are looking for step by step details – click on the HELP tab for the parent guide to help you through the process.

Still having trouble or need more information, please contact us at coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com we will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

Flushable Items: A reminder to our students and families

After School Programs Being Offered at Coyote Creek

These programs rent space in our school, and they are fee paying programs run by each program independently.  Please contact the program directly for questions and registration.  See new program flyers to come out shortly for programs ending soon.

Young Rembrandts April - June 2024.pdf

Abacus Master afterschool Apr-Jun 2024.pdf
Robotics - Jan 24-Jun 12.